Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

in turmoil, and he struggled to find the right words to explain

long pause on the phone, and Melissa had a sinking feeling. Despite not being Lina’s biological mother, they had developed a deep bond over the years. For the past few days, Melissa

What happened to Lina? Please don’t scare me. I’ve been feeling

words landed heavily on Melissa’s heart. “I’ll send someone to pick you up. I’ll explain everything

agreed in a daze, feeling

Zuko furrowed

the room. Despite his own emotional turmoil, Toph reassured Nicholas, “Uncle Nicholas, don’t listen to that scum’s nonsense.

tracking system…” Zuko

the tracking interface to his phone, ensuring that he wouldn’t miss any

activity for

as he finished speaking, his

appeared on the screen,

raced as he stared at the screen, his

in closer, equally focused

indicating a weak signal. After a

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